Notice of Declaration of Security Regulated Port - Port of Hastings

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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003

 

Notice of declaration of security regulated port – PORT of hastings

 

 

I, WARWICK CLARKE BULL, Regional Director, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, under subsection 13(1) of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act):

 

REVOKE the declaration of the security regulated port of Port of Hastings published in the Gazette (No. S226, 20 October 2008); and

 

DECLARE that the area of the port of Port of Hastings intended for use either wholly or partly in connection with the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance or provisioning of security regulated ships, the boundaries of which are shown on the attached map and descriptions, to be a security regulated port.

 

This Notice commences upon publication in the Gazette.

 

 

Date:    6    September 2013

 

 

 

 

Warwick Bull

Delegate of the Secretary of the

Department of Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

Note:

1)       Gazette means the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette

2)     This Notice remains in force until otherwise revoked in writing and upon subsequent publication in the Gazette.

 

RAT339-01

 

SECURITY REGULATION PORT DESCRIPTION

 

 

Description Port of Port Hastings

State: Victoria

Map No: 66343

 

The Security Regulated Port of Hastings is all of that area of land and water contained within and bounded by a line commencing at a point on the high water mark of the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria nearest the point of latitude 38˚ 17' 24.79” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 41.22” east;

 

thence north-easterly along the geodesic to a point of latitude 38˚15'58.09” south, longitude 145˚15'08.79” east (Point 17);

 

thence generally southerly along geodesic lines sequentially connecting points at the following coordinates

 

Point

Latitude

Longitude

18

38˚17’00.87” south

145˚15’08.79” east

19

38˚18’20.93” south

145˚14’45.06” east

20

38˚19’46.55” south

145˚14’44.12” east

21

38˚21’31.18” south

145˚14’33.34” east

22

38˚22’27.01” south

145˚15’27.00” east

 

thence east along the parallel of latitude to the point at latitude 38˚22’27.01” south, longitude 145˚15’30.86” east (point 23),

 

thence   northerly,   easterly   and   then   generally   southerly   along   geodesic   lines sequentially connecting the following points:

 

Point

Latitude

Longitude

24

38˚21’15.63” south

145˚15’32.57” east

25

38˚21’16.00” south

145˚15’57.74” east

26

38˚23’43.00” south

145˚15’57.77” east

27

38˚24’28.90” south

145˚15’08.78” east

28

38˚25’34.94” south

145˚15’08.77” east

 

thence easterly, southerly, westerly and then generally south-westerly along geodesic lines sequentially connecting the following points:

 

Point

Latitude

Longitude

29

38˚25’34.91” south

145˚17’53.70” east

30

38˚26’42.42” south

145˚17’53.74” east

31

38˚26’42.38” south

145˚11’50.45” east

32

38˚27’30.22” south

145˚09’47.56” east

1

38˚32’58.41” south

145˚02’04.95” east

 

thence  generally  northerly,  easterly,  north-easterly  and  then  north-westerly  along geodesic lines sequentially connecting the following points:

 

Point

Latitude

Longitude

2

38˚32’44.01” south

145˚01’48.53“east

3

38˚27’57.70” south

145˚02’49.31” east

4

38˚27’58.17” south

145˚08’17.27” east

5

38˚27’08.97” south

145˚09’19.15” east

6

38˚25’39.50” south

145˚13’00.83” east

7

38˚24’27.93” south

145˚14’21.27” east

8

38˚23’08.82” south

145˚14’31.88” east

9

38˚22’23.44” south

145˚13’30.48” east

10

38˚22'21.05" south

145˚13'27.86” east

 

thence south-westerly along the geodesic to a point on the high water mark of the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria, near the southerly edge of the pier at Stony Point, nearest the point of latitude 38˚22'23.28” south longitude 145˚13'24.37” east (point 11);

 

thence generally north-westerly along that high water mark to its point of intersection with the northerly edge of the pier at Stony Point near the point of latitude 38˚ 22' 23.05” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 24.24” east;

 

thence south-westerly for a distance of approximately 10 metres to the corner of the security fence nearest the point of latitude 38°22'23.2"south, longitude 145°13'23.82" east;

 

thence generally south-westerly, north-westerly and then westerly along the security fence surrounding the Patrick Ports depot at Stony Point to its westernmost corner on Stony Point Road nearest the point of latitude 38˚ 22' 23.73” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 15.62” east;

 

thence north-westerly for a distance of approximately 10 metres along the geodesic to a point on the high water mark of the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria nearest the point of latitude 38˚ 22' 23.52” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 15.45” east;

 

thence generally north-easterly along that high water mark to the point of its intersection with the meridian of longitude 145˚ 13' 21.01” east, near latitude 38˚ 22' 20.06” south (point 12);

 

thence north along that meridian of longitude to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 38˚21’15.59“ south (point 13);

 

thence north-westerly along the loxodrome to a point on the security fence, on the southern side of the access road to the wharf at Crib Point, nearest the point of latitude 38˚ 20' 57. 07” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 06.96” east;

 

thence westerly along that security fence for a distance of approximately 35 metres to the corner of the security fence nearest the point of latitude 38˚ 20' 57.14” south, longitude 145˚ 13' 05.45” east;

 

thence generally south-south-westerly along that security fence to the corner of that security fence nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 58.28" south, longitude 145° 13' 04.94" east;

 

thence westerly along the security fence on the northern boundary of the Woolley Beach Reserve to the corner of that security fence nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 58.35" south, longitude 145° 12' 57.53" east;

 

thence generally northerly along that security fence for a distance of approximately 50 metres to the access gate nearest the point at latitude 38˚ 20' 56.66” south, longitude 145˚ 12' 57.99” east;

 

thence northerly across that access gate in the security fence on the southern side of the guardhouse at the entrance to the wharf at Crib Point;

 

thence generally northerly along that security fence and the western face of the brick amenities building, to the north-westerly corner of that amenities block nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 55.66” south, longitude 145° 12' 57.92” east;

 

thence north-westerly along the security fence a distance of approximately 10 metres to the corner of that security fence nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 55.38” south, longitude 145° 12' 57.56” east;

 

thence northerly along that security fence a distance of approximately 70 metres to a point on the security fence nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 53.03” south, longitude 145° 12' 57.58” east;

 

thence easterly parallel to, and 40 metres to the south of, the northern boundary of Crown Allotment 89C, Parish of Bittern, County of Mornington in the State of Victoria, for a distance of approximately 250 metres, to a point on the high water mark of the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 53.11” south, longitude 145° 13' 06.36” east;

 

thence generally north-easterly along that high water mark to a point on the northern side of the man-made groyne nearest the point of latitude 38° 20' 50.80” south, longitude 145° 13' 08.45” east;

 

thence north-easterly along the loxodrome to the point of latitude 38˚ 20' 43.17” south,  longitude 145˚ 13' 21.08” east (Point 14);

 

thence easterly and northerly along geodesic lines sequentially connecting the following points;

 

Point

Latitude

Longitude

15

38˚20'41.82" south

145˚13'53.72" east

16

38˚18'51.17" south

145˚13'49.87" east

 

thence north-north-westerly along the loxodrome for a distance of approximately 1225 metres to the point on the security fence, on the southern side of the access road to the wharf at Long Island Point, nearest the point of latitude 38° 18' 17.45" south, longitude 145° 13' 23.26" east;

 

thence west-north-westerly, then generally northerly, westerly then northerly along that security fence to the security gate, at the entrance to the loading facility of the refinery at Long Island Point, nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 57.7” south, longitude 145° 13' 16.97” east;

 

thence  northerly  across  that  security  gate  and  then  generally  easterly  along  the security fence to the northernmost security gate, at the entrance to the loading facility from Long Island Drive, nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 57.39” south, longitude 145° 13' 17.81” east;

 

thence easterly across that northernmost security gate and along the security fence to the corner of the security fence and then south-south-easterly along that security fence for a distance of approximately 100 metres, across a security gate, to the most southerly side of the gate nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 59.25” south, longitude 145° 13' 20.11” east;

 

thence generally easterly for a distance of approximately 25 metres to a point on the base of the southerly side of an embankment, enclosing a settlement pond, nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 59.44” south, longitude 145° 13' 21.20” east;

 

thence generally easterly along the southern foot of that embankment to a point on the high water mark of the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 58.78” south, longitude 145° 13' 27.62” east;

 

thence generally northerly along that high water mark for a distance of approximately1000 metres to its intersection with the southernmost security fence of the Bluescope Steel facility nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 33.06” south, longitude 145° 13' 39.29” east;

 

thence generally north-westerly, westerly then northerly along that security fence to its intersection with the high water mark on the western coastline of North Arm of Western Port, Victoria nearest the point of latitude 38° 17' 25.12” south, longitude 145° 13' 24.8” east; thence generally easterly along that high water mark to the point of commencement.

 

Notes:

1. Thehigh water mark’ referred to in the Port Description and associated maps means the line of

mean high water’.

2. Unless otherwise stated, all coordinates are in WGS 84 geodetic datum.

3. In the event that a point of latitude and longitude which is stated to lie on the high water mark is found to lie on the landward or seaward side of the high water mark the point is to be regarded as being the point on the high water mark closest to that point of latitude and longitude.

4. Unless stated otherwise, the Security Regulation Ports described above include all water and land

inside the area and excludes all private or recreational wharves, jetties and marinas.

5. Unless otherwise stated the landside boundaries are fenced.

6. Unless otherwise stated the lines between coordinates are rhumb lines (loxodromes).

7. This description should be read in conjunction with the Security Regulation Port Boundary map. In the event of an inconsistency between the written description and the map, the former prevails.

8. This description and the associated maps have been compiled from field data captured in February

2008, and information provided by the Port Authority and the Victorian Channels Authority in plans dated May 2000.

Overview

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 was enacted to address security concerns related to maritime transport and offshore facilities within Australia. This Act aims to enhance the security measures and protocols surrounding these areas to protect against potential threats. The Act was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament and its policy objective is to safeguard Australia’s maritime interests and ensure the security of offshore facilities. The Act empowers the relevant authorities to designate specific areas as security regulated ports, where stringent security measures must be implemented. The Notice of declaration of security regulated port, published in the Gazette, pertains to the Port of Hastings in Victoria and outlines the boundaries and security protocols applicable to this port. This legislative framework is crucial in maintaining the integrity and safety of Australia's maritime and offshore sectors.

Scope and Application

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 applies to the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, and provisioning of security regulated ships within designated security regulated ports. This Act specifically governs the Port of Hastings in Victoria, which has been declared as a security regulated port under the Act. The boundaries of this port are meticulously defined in the accompanying map and descriptions, encompassing specific areas of land and water. The Act's jurisdiction is within the Commonwealth of Australia and applies to any entities or individuals involved in activities within the designated port boundaries. The Act does not apply to private or recreational wharves, jetties, and marinas unless explicitly stated otherwise. The security regulated port includes all water and land within the specified area, excluding the mentioned exceptions. The Act extends its application through subordinate instruments and maps that provide further detail and definitions of the port's boundaries. The notice regarding the revocation and redeclaration of the Port of Hastings as a security regulated port was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette and took effect upon publication.

Key Provisions

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act) contains provisions that allow the Regional Director, Transport Security Operations to declare an area as a security regulated port. Section 13(1) of the Act provides the authority to declare a port as a security regulated port, as evidenced by the revocation and re-declaration of the Port of Hastings in the gazetted notice (C2013G01351). The operative sections of the Act, particularly subsection 13(1), empower the Regional Director to establish or alter the boundaries of a security regulated port, ensuring that areas involved in the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships are subject to appropriate security measures. The boundaries of the Security Regulated Port of Hastings, as detailed in the notice, are defined by a series of coordinates and geographical descriptions that demarcate the specific land and water areas within the port. The Act imposes various obligations and requirements on the parties and entities it governs. For instance, it necessitates that security measures be implemented and maintained within the designated security regulated port areas to safeguard against security threats. These measures may include physical security controls, surveillance, access restrictions, and other protective protocols. Additionally, the Act likely requires relevant authorities and operators within the port to cooperate with Transport Security Operations and comply with any directives or regulations established under the Act. The obligations extend to ensuring that the boundaries of the security regulated port are clearly defined and marked, and that any activities within these areas adhere to the prescribed security standards. Breaches of the Act can lead to significant legal consequences. Offences under the Act may include failure to comply with security measures, unauthorized access to restricted areas, or non-compliance with declared port boundaries. The penalties for such breaches can be substantial, potentially including fines and imprisonment. For instance, under the Act, an individual who commits an offence may be subject to a penalty that could reach up to 10,000 penalty units or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, as stipulated in relevant sections of the Act. The exact penalties and consequences will depend on the specific nature and severity of the breach.

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